Become a Face 2 Face Supporter
The Dress Up Place Metal Piping Request
Corporate Wear Donations needed for upcoming 'Dare to Succeed' Event
Become a mentor for COGG's L2P Learner Driver Initiative
Become a mentor with Hand Brake Turn's 3Way Mentoring Program
Become a Face 2 Face Supporter
This is a great opportunity for businesses of all sizes to get involved. For only 1-2 hours per year you can make a difference by talking to young people in years 7-12 all about your industry, how to get into it and the pathways.
In partnership with the Australian Government, Connenct to the Future Initiative and GRVEC Inc (Geelong Regional Vocational Education Council)
Hearing about other people’s careers can assist young people to identify and forge a career path for themselves, leading to personal fulfilment and economic independence.
Face 2 Face supporters are a group of local business people, from all walks of life and a diverse range of occupations, who donate an hour of their time once or twice a year to talk to young people in years 7 to 12.
Face 2 Face supporters talk to young people about issues such as:
- What their industry is about
- Types of jobs within their industry
- Pathways into this industry
- What they like about working in their industry
- How they ended up where they are today
If you decide to become a Face 2 Face supporter, GRVEC will:
- Provide a training kit on what to expect
- Provide tips on how to go about talking to a group of students (A teacher will be present during all presentations)
- Record your contact details on a database of Face 2 Face supporters
- Negotiate with schools looking for speakers and invite you to participate from time to time
Please note: While your participation is highly valued you are not obligated to respond to every request and you are free to opt out of the Face 2 Face program at any time you choose.
To get involved or for more information click here
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The Dress Up Place Metal Piping Request
Narrow lengths (minimum length 3metres) of metal piping are needed by the Dress Up Place for use as suspended hanging racks. Click here if you can help
Corporate wear donations needed for the upcoming 'Dare To Succeed' Event
BacLinks is partnering Quiksilver to host the 2009 ‘Dare to Succeed” to be held at the Quiksilver Head Office, Torquay, 10 September 2009. This innovative event is designed to specifically assist young women who are facing significant barriers prepare to enter the work force. The event includes a clothes, makeup and hairstyle makeover, advice and tips, as well as a careers guidance and resume preparation workshop
Pre-loved, clean women’s corporate wear including shoes, handbags, jewellery and other accessories are required by the end of August for the event, which will be held in September. Click here if you can help
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Help young disadvantaged drivers get their P's
Mentors required for City of Greater Geelong's L2P Program
Training begins early May
L2P is a community based volunteer program designed to provide young learner drivers who face significant barriers opportunity to access driving practice under the supervision of a fully licensed volunteer driver.
L2P mentors will help the young persons build up the 120 hours of driving experience necessary for obtaining their P's while developing and maintaining a supportive relationship. Mentors will be required to volunteer at least one hour per week over a 12-month period and attend a FREE training course.
Training dates: Wed. 27 May, 6.00-9.00pm; Wed. 3 June, 6.00-9.00pm; Sat. 13 June (time tbc)
Venue: TBC
COGG will cover the costs of the training course, Police Check, Working with Children Check and VicRoads Driver History Report.
If you are interested or for more information click here
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Hand Brake Turn requires mentors for their 3WAY Mentoring Project
This can be a life altering experience - Engage in a real life mentoring partnership with an at-risk young person for 13 weeks. FREE training in leadership, coaching and mentoring provided. If you are interested or for more information click here
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